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Information: (310) 374-1451 President: Les Berg
Newsletter: Penny
Hendricks Mailing: Chuck Hendricks
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the
starless midnight of racism and war, that the bright daybreak of peace and
brotherhood can never become reality. I believe
that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
by Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929
to April 4, 1968)
April 7. GENERAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. Three times each year (according to SBUF
by-laws) we are required to hold a meeting of the whole membership. Your attendance is needed. At this spring meeting we will: designate a nominating committee for the
next Board of Directors; vote on the proposed
Mission Statement; discuss where we go
from here, including your interest in a part-time pastor, a different meeting
place, financial questions, or any concern or wish you might have. Please plan to attend. Your input is important to everyone.
April 14. MAYA ANGELOU, AN INTERVIEW. On April 4, 2002, Maya Angelou celebrated
her 74th birthday. She
shared some of this day talking with Oprah Winfrey. Come and be lifted up by the words of this extraordinary woman,
as we watch this video together and discuss racism and humanism. Penny Hendricks will moderate this morning.
April 21. DOUBLE-EDGED SWORDS: PRIDE, LOYALTY & BRAVERY. These attributes are typically viewed as
virtues, but can be abused and misdirected.
Of what should one be proud? To what or whom should one be loyal? How may bravery lead one astray? Bill Nunan will moderate the discussion, and
share his thoughts on the healthy expression of these energizing emotions.
April 28. ELEPHANTS, BUDDHA IMAGES, AND OTHER TIDBITS
FROM THAILAND. Linda Klein will share
her recent trip and what she learned from it.
Linda will moderate.
May 5. WOMEN’S WORK. (Book title) Les Berg
will share an interesting story of how women created textiles for clothing that
we wear today. This is the history of
weaving and textiles from 2000 BC to the time of Christ, based on this book by
Elizabeth Wayland Barber, Ph.D. from Occidental College. Les will moderate.
VOLUNTEER
SCHEDULE
Opening |
Date |
Refreshments |
Lorna Mc. |
April 7 |
Beth Perkins |
Beth P. |
April 14 |
John/Carol Simpson |
Les B. |
April 21 |
Miles Thompson |
Miles T. |
April 28 |
Claire Aukerman |
Lorna Mc. |
May 5 |
Jackie Berg |
Beth P. |
May 12 |
Marilyn/Ted Doty |
Les B. |
May 19 |
Ada Furth |
Miles T. |
May 26 |
Les Berg |
*****ATTENTION: For Openers and Refreshment persons: *****
OPENERS arrive at 10:30 a.m.,
unlock doors, cabinet, put out sign, start water, put on tablecloth, set up
cups, coffee, etc. for the refreshments.
Please display the fellowship candle.
REFRESHMENTS need to arrive by
10:45. Please arrange a trade if you
cannot attend or clean up on the day assigned. When you bring refreshments, it is your turn to be responsible
for the clean up of the entire refreshment table including the coffee water and
supplies. If you need help, just
ask. By the way, thank-you very much!!!
If you cannot bring refreshments on the date listed
in the newsletter, you may call someone and trade with them for another date
that is more convenient.
********************CALENDAR OF
UPCOMING EVENTS*********************
April 13 - The Concert Singers perform music of Haydn and Mozart, with the Concert Orchestra; featuring David Simmons, Pianist. For information, call (310) 319-9138. (The Johnson boys will be singing!) The concert is held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 West 80th Street at Sepulveda, Westchester.
April 14 - SBUF BOARD MEETING at Mathews Cottage after fellowship at approximately 12:30 p.m.
May 24 - BEACH CITIES SYMPHONY Friday at 8:15 p.m., in the Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College. Call Peter Landecker for more information, or checkout http://beachcitiessymphony.org
*****************COMMUNICATION CORNER*************
PROJECT NEEDS AND THE AIDS HEARTLINE - These two programs are
sponsored by the volunteers of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (our
landlord). Penny Hendricks is
collecting donations from those SBUF members who would like to contribute to
either one or both of these worthwhile programs here in our community. Current donations are being matched by a
Rhode Island philanthropist, Alan Shawn Feinstein who was the founder of the
Hunger Program. Checks must be dated
March or April, 2002. If you have a
question, call Penny.